CVE-2021-40884: High severity ProjectSend ProjectSend vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2021
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Updated

Projectsend version r1295 is affected by sensitive information disclosure. Because of not checking authorization in ids parameter in files-edit.php and id parameter in process.php function, a user with uploader role can download and edit all files of users in application.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ProjectSend ProjectSend=r1295

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Projectsend to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in r1295

Event History

Oct 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40884.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40884?

The severity of CVE-2021-40884 is high with a score of 8.1.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Projectsend version r1295.

4

How does CVE-2021-40884 impact Projectsend?

CVE-2021-40884 allows a user with an uploader role to download and edit all files of users in the application due to not checking authorization in certain functions.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-40884?

At the moment, there is no official fix available for CVE-2021-40884. It is recommended to monitor the project's GitHub page for updates.

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